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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,795 and 373,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,795 and 373,230 is: 564,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,795 : 373,230 = 373,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,795/373,230 = 373,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,795x = 373,230 × 373,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,795x = 139,300,632,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,300,632,900/246,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,438.63

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